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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 333.42 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 333.42 and 168.52 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 333.42 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/333.42 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 333.42 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 56,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,187.94/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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